Cornerstones of Financial Accounting
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ISBN: 9781337690881
Author: Jay Rich, Jeff Jones
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 1, Problem 27BE
Retained Earnings Statement
- Listed below are events that affect stockholders’ equity.
- Reported net income of $85,000.
- Paid a cash dividend of $10,000.
- Reported sales revenue of $120,000.
- Issued common stock of $50,000
- Reported a net loss of $20,000.
- Reported of S35,000.
Required:
For each of the events, indicate whether it increases retained earnings (I), decreases retained earnings (D), or has no effect on retained earnings (NE).
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Unadjusted
Adjusted
Trial Balance
Adjustments
Trial Balance
Account Title
Dr.
Cr.
Dr.
Cr.
Dr.
Cr.
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10,710
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25,500
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2,700
2,270
430
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22,190
22,190
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20,910
20,910
Accumulated Depreciation
2,830
1,350
4,180
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6,890
6,890
Salaries Payable
330
330
Common Stock
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17,410
17,410
Dividends
3,320
3,320
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70,770
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Miscellaneous Expense
2,040
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106,500
106,500
3,950
3,950
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108,180
Based on the preceding spreadsheet, prepare an income statement for Demo Consulting.
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Demo Consulting
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For the Year Ended August 31, 20Y9
Unadjusted
Adjusted
Trial Balance
Adjustments
Trial Balance
Account Title
Dr.
Cr.
Dr.
Cr.
Dr.
Cr.
Cash
10,710
10,710
Accounts Receivable
25,500
25,500
Supplies
2,700
2,270
430
Land
22,190
22,190
Office Equipment
20,910
20,910
Accumulated Depreciation
2,830
1,350
4,180
Accounts Payable
6,890
6,890
Salaries Payable
330
330
Common Stock
8,600
8,600
Retained Earnings
17,410
17,410
Dividends
3,320
3,320
Fees Earned
70,770
70,770
Salary Expense
19,130
330
19,460
Supplies Expense
2,270
2,270
Depreciation Expense
1,350
1,350
Miscellaneous Expense
2,040
2,040
106,500
106,500
3,950
3,950
108,180
108,180
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affected indicate the specific account name, dollar change, and whether it increased or decreased. Show the
correct effect in the Stockholders' Equity column so the Balance Sheet balances.
Declared a $8/shr. Cash Dividend on the 1,000 shrs. of Pref. Sk. and $10/shr. On 10,000 shrs.
of common stock.
Decrease the liability dividends payable and Increase the stockholders' equity retained earnings $108,000
Decrease the asset cash and the stockholders' equity retained earnings $108,000
Increase the liability dividends payable and decrease the stockholders' equity retained earnings $100,000
Increase the liability dividends payable and decrease the stockholders' equity retained earnings $108,000
Chapter 1 Solutions
Cornerstones of Financial Accounting
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